Family demands security to perform last rites of Badlapur sexual assault case accused
The Hindu
Relatives of Akshay Shinde demand security for burial after his death in police custody amid sexual assault allegations.
The relatives of Badlapur sexual assault case accused Akshay Shinde, who was killed in retaliatory firing in police custody, on Thursday (September 26, 2024) demanded security to perform his last rites.
Amar Shinde, an uncle of Akshay Shinde, said that they are yet to identify the place to bury his body.
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“We have been searching for a place to bury him. Police have called us to show some spots. We will bury the body at a secure place,” he said.
“Security should be provided to Akshay’s parents and also his lawyer as there is a threat to their lives,” he said.
“We have also sent an email with this request to the Deputy Chief Minister and Home Minister [Devendra Fadnavis],” he said.
Shinde, 24, was facing allegations of sexually assaulting two minor girls at a school in Badlapur, Thane district.